CVE-2000-0271
Medium
Description
read-passwd and other Lisp functions in Emacs 20 do not properly clear the history of recently typed keys, which allows an attacker to read unencrypted passwords.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Emacs
PublishedApr 18, 2000
First seenApr 18, 2000
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu emacs | 20.0, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, 20.5, 20.6 | — |
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